Company

Name: Grace Armour

Company Position: Junior Apprentice

Joined Ballet RI: Joined Ballet RI in 2024 as a Junior Apprentice

Hometown: Shrewsbury, MA

Training/Education: Classical Training Program at the Dallas Conservatory, The Hanover Theatre Conservatory

Favorite Quote: “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou

Favorite Role or Ballet & Why:

I love a ballet or role that develops a real camaraderie between the dancers, one of my favorite ballets to perform has been the Pas de Six from Napoli. I think this role was so enjoyable because the music and choreography is so playful; it allowed my fellow dancers and I to mirror that energy in our movement and make creative choices that fostered a genuine friendship that was visible to our audience. Another role that I greatly enjoyed was the Little Swan pas de quatre; very similarly, this piece is very technically demanding but learning to work as a team of four dancers was a not just a great challenge and learning experience, but an opportunity to create a bond between artists that was so rewarding.

Accomplishment you are most proud of: Beginning my professional career with Ballet RI this season!

Fun Fact about yourself: I crochet legwarmers and other ballet warmup wear!

Follow Grace on Instagram @grace.armourr